Skincare Bits & Bobs I’ve Been Lovin’

I’ve never had a huge, sworn-by skincare routine. In all honesty, this time last year I was a ‘moisturise-and-go’ type of gal. I’ve always had extremely dry skin, ever since I can remember, which, combined with lucky genetics (thank you very much, mom and dad) means I rarely have break-outs or suffer from spots. That being said, I’d never felt the need to invest in skincare products that tend to be rather pricey.Since getting into blogging, I’ve found myself reading more and more reviews on things I’ve wanted to try out for myself. I now feel as if I’ve been around the skincare block a few times, having tried and tested products personally that I now want to share with you. So here a few skincare bits and bobs that I’ve been lovin’…

Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream – £36.00

Ahhh, Clarins. I know, I know, the price is almost painful, especially on a student budget. What I have discovered though is that with skincare, you get what you pay for.I’ve been using this moisturiser for around a month now and there has been a noticeable change in my skin – it has made my problem-patches of dry skin a lot smaller. The consistency is relatively thick which (unfortunately and painfully) means a little product does notgo a long way. You may even have to re-scoop up to 3 times whilst applying this to your face. When I’m not crying over how much I’ll have to re-spend on this moisturiser, I’m absolutely loving it. Although it is recommended for normal to combination skin types, I’d definitely vouch for those with dry skin also.

I think I’m having a little bit of a love affair with this facial spray. Not only does it smell amazing, it’s freaking PINK!! I know this was a cult fave for bloggers a few months ago and I, unashamedly, jumped on the bandwagon. I use this spray religiously every single day, regardless of whether I’m wearing makeup or not. I’ll spray this first thing in the morning to hydrate my skin and then again, just after I’ve applied any powder products to my face (I do this to avoid the dreaded ‘cakey’ look). The large bottle only costs £11 which I think is fab, considering it does the same job as sprays such as Mac Fix + which retails at £18.00. Again, a sure recommendation for any skin type!

Elemis Nourishing Omega-Rich Cleansing Oil – £9.20 (Travel-Sized)

Oh my god. Anyone and everyone who suffers with dry skin needs to get online and order this product. Right. Now. A little trick I like to use when trying out new products, be it skincare or makeup, is buying the travel-sized minis to begin with. That way, you’re paying a laaaaat less money for a product that you might actually hate a little bit. Also, I’ve found that cleansing oils last a long old while as you don’t actually apply a lot of product to your face every day. This oil does exactly what it claims to: it feels super nourishing on the skin and leaves my face smooth, soft and full of moisture. It eliminates my dry patches almost immediately. I use this product around 3 times a week after removing my makeup and toning my face. Another amazing little find.

These products have taken a firm place in my skincare routine, which is growing slowly as I find even more products that work well for me. I’m hoping soon to share a more detailed post but I want to be 100% sure that I’m in lovewith the products before I recommend them!

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I’ve been seeing a lot of posts including rose water as their favorite skin care product (: I think I’ll pick some up next time I’m out! My favorite skin care item is the Fresh rose deep hydration face cream